Enrollment
190
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearl River, NY
Lincoln Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362256004824
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Avenue School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Pearl River · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Avenue School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Pearl River, NY.
School address
District: Pearl River Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362256004824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lincoln Avenue School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lincoln Avenue School
Lincoln Avenue School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Pearl River, New York, enrolling 190 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.8:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 34% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the New York average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of New York schools, with 190 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 59 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Pearl River Union Free School District also operates Pearl River High School (904 students) and Pearl River Middle School (501 students) alongside Lincoln Avenue School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lincoln Avenue School compares
Lincoln Avenue School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 77% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,935
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Lincoln Avenue School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearl River Union Free School District, which includes Lincoln Avenue School.
$30,935
Per student
+17%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+86%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 20.0%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lincoln Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pearl River Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Park School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~190 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Avenue School
How many students attend Lincoln Avenue School?
Lincoln Avenue School has 190 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearl River, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Avenue School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Avenue School?
13.0% of students at Lincoln Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Avenue School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Pearl River, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Avenue School?
Lincoln Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Pearl River?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Avenue School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Pearl River, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pearl River on the city page.
Is Lincoln Avenue School a good school?
Lincoln Avenue School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pearl River Union Free School District?
Besides Lincoln Avenue School, Pearl River Union Free School District also operates Pearl River High School (904 students), Pearl River Middle School (501 students), and Evans Park School (291 students). See the Pearl River Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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